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Year 2Spring TermAges 6-7

Tips & Hints

Numbers 16 to 20

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You don't need to be an Arabic expert to teach your child. Consistency, encouragement, and making it fun are far more important than perfection. These tips will help you feel confident and prepared.

🏫 For Teachers

  • The number 20 ("ishruun") breaks the teen pattern — give it extra practice time.
  • Use physical counting wherever possible — count classroom objects, children, or actions.
  • Some children will be faster than others — pair quick learners with those who need support.
  • Display a number line 1–20 in Eastern Arabic numerals prominently in the classroom.

🏠 For Parents

  • Your child can now count to 20 in Arabic — that is a fantastic achievement!
  • Practise counting during everyday activities: walking, shopping, cooking.
  • The number 20 ("ishruun") is a new word to learn — it does not follow the teen pattern.
  • If counting to 20 feels like a lot, break it into chunks: 1–10, then 11–15, then 16–20.

💡 Learning Hints & Memory Tricks

  • ✦"Ishruun" (20) is a brand new word — it does not follow the teen pattern. Just memorise it!
  • ✦All teen numbers are built the same way: the unit number + "ashar" (ten).
  • ✦To count backwards, practise 20, 19, 18... just like you do in English before a rocket launch!
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